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Expert advice for Colax Tablet
Together with Colax, fiber rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintain healthy bowel function. Avoid taking a Colax for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement.  Take Colax after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines. Colax should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.

Q. What is Colax?
Colax belongs to a class of drugs called laxatives. It is used to provide relief from constipation (condition in which there is difficulty in emptying the bowels, usually associated with hardened feces).

Q. What is Colax used for?
Colax is a laxative which is used to relieve constipation (condition in which there is difficulty in emptying the bowels, usually associated with hardened feces). Colax works by stimulating the muscles in your bowel to remove waste products from your body and also helps in softening of stools. It helps in the short term relief of constipation due to any cause. Please consult your doctor for the right use and dose of Colax.

Q. Is Colax safe?
Yes. Colax is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Colax a sulfa drug?
Colax is not a sulfa drug. The chemical structure and mechanism of action of Colax are different from sulfa drugs.

Q. What does Colax do?
Colax provides relief from constipation (inability to pass stools and hardened stools) by increasing the movement of the bowel (gut or large intestine) to move stools out of the body by stimulating the muscles of the bowel and softening the stools. This brings an overnight relief from constipation.

Q. Does Colax work?
Yes, Colax is an effective laxative that provides relief from constipation by increasing the movement of the bowel (gut or large intestine).

Q. How fast does Colax work?
Colax provides overnight relief from constipation and helps body return to its natural cycle.

Q. Is Colax effective in relieving constipation?
Yes. Colax is effective to relieve constipation if used in prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.